Oregondaisy

I kind of thought you were slightly too tight. I had that problem a lot when I was too tight. I had a tiny bit taken out and the problem was solved for the most part. It's good that you only have 12 more lbs to go. The band may loosen on it's own if you lose a little more weight. The fat pad that is around our stomach melts away once we lose all the weight, and that causes the band to lossen.

I have lost 5 lbs past my goal, but I don't have any problem with losing more than I want, like some people. There are some people that have had unfills because they can't stop losing. I like having a little wiggle room so I can have treats now and then. I don't want any taken out as I am pretty loose now and can eat anything I want.

I wish you could send some of your heat to me. I am sitting here in a sweatshirt thinking about turning on the heat.

I wouldn't want to use germx on any of my genital area, but using it on the hands is a great idea. I have also been told to wipe myself with baby wipes. I go to the urologist on thurs. I can hardly wait to talk to him. I really need help with this. It's a vicious cycle between utis and then getting a yeast infection from the antibiotics.

Try not to get too worried about the numbers. I really have no clue how much is in my band anymore. I was too tight at 3 in a 4cc band and I told my dr to take out just a little bit and leave it where he thought it should be. I have been told some saline dissipates after awhile, and I haven't had a fill since last Dec. Go by your hunger. If you eat solid Protein, not a mushie protein, you should stay full for several hours. If not, you need another fill. Remember as you lose weight, you lose the fat pad around your stomach. That is what makes the band looser after you've lost some weight. When you are close to goal, the fat pad has melted away, and a fill should last a long time. I have had my last one over 8 months and I hope I never need another one.

If I am doing it in a restaurant, I usually clasp my hands together, put my arms up,pull up, and I think it just looks like I am stretching. I hope so, at least

I was never told that. I was told to drink 64 oz of water per day. I drank sipped it slowly but sipped as much as I wanted.

yes, that is right. if they pay and you don't , if you send them a message it will say "you have a message, pay 39.99 (or whatever it costs) and join now so you can read your message. I often paid for just a month and quit after the time was up. It doesn't take 6 months to start corresponding with someone who interests you.

Sweet spot feels like you get full from a small amount of food and stay full for several hours. I don't have any sagging skin on my belly or stomach. I do have some on my arms. I started with a bmi of 40. I do exercise a lot and work out with weights, and I think that helps.

They often give you 7 days free. Just be sure to cancel soon enough. Send out a bunch of emails during that 7 days and see if you get any replies.

yea, that is the problem with ordering something online. Maybe that party is the best bet for me. We do have a store here, but I think I would be embarrassed to ask the clerk to open the package so I can feel it. I need to get this problem of constant uti's figured out first though. maybe I am having this trouble because I am so worried about getting one again. It's the very area that needs stimulation that the bacteria goes in and gives me a uti. It stinks.

That is really true. I wish I had met him sooner, but I am really glad I found him. So that is 3 of us now that met our guys on match!

It's probably 60 degrees here. I am excited to go to Arizona soon so I can have a week of summer.

Actually Janet, I have been in the chat room every evening lately. It's fun to chat with other bandsters. I hop around reading posts, but don't post as much. flying did effect the band for me. I had to sleep sitting up the first night. I was on liquids the next day. Just take it easy and see how your band is acting before trying any difficult foods. This is the best thing I could have done for myself and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!

The most important thing is not to give into old thinking. Before banding I always thought "I am not losing anyway, so I might as well eat this (candy cookies, etc) I read a post of mine from a year ago where I was so frustrated, and now I am below goal. It's important to change your exercise too. Our bodies get used to what we're doing and it's not effective. If you're just walking, start walking and then jog for two min, then walk for 2 min, etc. When I hit plateaus, I just kept telling myself the scale had to move because I was eating less and exercising more. It moved slower than other people, but it's been over a year and a half, and I am at goal now.

Can you actually read the magazine online? Where do I get one of these? I have looked at adameve.com but I don't want to waste a lot of money on something that doesn't work. If someone would just tell me what to order, I would just get whatever has been tested by my lap band friends. If the stuff at the parties is more expensive than what I can get online, I want to get it online.

Geepers, I go without one as often as possible.

I get mine at a discount grocery store. I put raspberry in with the chocolate. I am sure someone else will come in and tell you if you can order it online. It's not expensive. I don't use a pump. I just pour a little bit in.

You don't like slim fast low carb? It tastes like chocolate milk. If you have a GNC or similar store, try Isopure. There are also some ready to drink Protein drinks that come in banana. Netrition.com - The Internet's Premier Nutrition Superstore! is the best place to order stuff. No matter how much you order the shipping is 4.95. They have a powder to mix with Water or skim milk in Peanut Butter and chocolate that is delicious.

People usually are tighter in the morning. The band reacts to hydration. I have been told we get slightly dehydrated while we are sleeping. I always start my day with a glass of warm water. Warm opens the band. I was good all day. I am going to have ice cream tonight. My bf wanted some so I told him to buy the smallest container he could find. I am having meat loaf and broccoli for dinner and some ice cream later. I am happy that I lost all the weight I gained a couple of weekends ago and I am back to being 5 lbs under goal. I LOVE my band!

Thanks for the link to the tlc big medicine. I went to the tlc web site and could not find the link most web sites have that say contact us. BBK that is awful. You must be really patient. I am afraid I would have to scream at someone trying to tell me not to get fat again. Oh yea, we all loved being fat so much we really miss being fat now. Mac I can't believe your grandmother said that to you either! Cantelope is healthy. My mom always used to tell me I was putting on weight and I needed to watch what I ate, as she was handing me something unhealthy like Hostess cupcakes. I am SO GLAD the band was invented!

When you get your food stuck, stand up and put your arms up. It will stretch out that area and help food to get unstuck. Good luck to all the new bandsters! It's so exciting to see so many people in our age group becoming thinner and healthier!

That's really good. Your fill will probably loosen on it's own. I did fine today for a sat. I had my usual Kashi Crunch for breakfast, worked out and had some ham for lunch and some taco meat for dinner. I did eat some cherries as I feel the need for fiber. I hope the scale is nice to me in the morning.

janet it's so good to see you. I was afraid you were too busy on other threads and were going to give up the 50's thread! I do very well with the 100 calorie packs. I have never opened up another one. Sometimes these I just eat 3 of these little tiny Walmart brand of cookies that come in 100 cal. packs. It takes me 3 days to eat the bag so I figure I am getting about 33 calories and it satisfies my sweet tooth.

I like Jon and Kate in small doses. Sometimes it's on for HOURS. I still think we should all go to the tlc website and let them know that we want more big medicine. I am going to go and do that right now!